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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21,675
Views: 4,685,240
Posted By SilentRay
He was focused on the hooker with the high heels...

He was focused on the hooker with the high heels :1drink
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-03-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21,675
Views: 4,685,240
Posted By SilentRay
And front brake :huh:yikes:dunno

And front brake :huh:yikes:dunno
Forum: Beasts 08-13-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 343,895
Posted By SilentRay
05 WeeStrom 6fiddy 36 front 40 rear 19"...

05 WeeStrom 6fiddy

36 front 40 rear
19" front 17" rear
Front bias Rear radial
D/o/m Not sure, haven't checked.
This set has seen mostly pavement which included a 1k iron butt ride when...
Forum: Beasts 06-22-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 343,895
Posted By SilentRay
I now have 7k miles on my 705 rear on the 650...

I now have 7k miles on my 705 rear on the 650 Wee. That includes an iron butt ride about 1k ago, lots of dirt, quite a few fast paced 250 mile hwy rides. I keep checking the tread blocks to make sure...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-25-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,466
Posted By SilentRay
Hooks suck

Soft ties on the bars to cam straps with carabiners on each end. The strap may loosen up some, but no way the straps coming loose from the attaching point.

And don't get the cheapo wally world 1"...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,005
Posted By SilentRay
I only get 10-12K out of any chain. I ride a lot...

I only get 10-12K out of any chain. I ride a lot of dirt and the Wee sees a lot of rainy day rides and creeks. Lots of days it's all of the above combined. Ride more, clean less.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 33,121
Posted By SilentRay
Magnetic tank bags don't work too well with the...

Magnetic tank bags don't work too well with the Strom tank. Strap/harness bags are more secure imop.


http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tank/11index.html
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,005
Posted By SilentRay
I'll never buy kits again

You can get a much better price buying the chain and sprockets separately. I've been buying just about everything from Bike Bandit lately. Bike Master chain $62. Front and rear sprockets $42. Most...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 27,515
Posted By SilentRay
I know three riders that are now running a car...

I know three riders that are now running a car tire on the rear. One Goldwing, a Valkyrie, and a VTX 1800. Maybe its a Honda thing.:lol3

The Wing rider is 300# plus and 6'3" and rides that thing...
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 190,803
Posted By SilentRay
Should be nice for $120 plus shipping. Ram ball...

Should be nice for $120 plus shipping. Ram ball screwed into one of the handle bar screw locations works just fine. Under 20 bucks.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5510/230/
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,113
Posted By SilentRay
I can see it now

For Sale : 2012 Triumph Scrambler with only 30 pampered miles... never off road.
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,484
Posted By SilentRay
If their both pretty much even in the farkle...

If their both pretty much even in the farkle dept., i would go for the one that appears to be better maintained.
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,406
Posted By SilentRay
Only ridden the Versys a couple of times and only...

Only ridden the Versys a couple of times and only once in the dirt. My Wee handles the dirt mix several times better than the V. My only suspension mod is Sonic springs in the forks and 12 weight...
Forum: Road warriors 02-29-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Not concerned about the the abs in the dirt, it's...

Not concerned about the the abs in the dirt, it's the linked feature that can wash out the front i'll have to contend with. Don't plan on looking for dirt roads with this bike, but know i'll be on em...
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Lucky you. That's a good feature. The 1200's are...

Lucky you. That's a good feature. The 1200's are definitely a better all around bike, but i just can't spend the extra dough on one. But to be honest, i like the looks of the 1150's better, whether...
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
That's what i'm afraid of. That tempting sweet...

That's what i'm afraid of. That tempting sweet spot. :lol3 Need to keep my CDL. Guess i'll need to keep repeating that to myself when riding her.

It's no Busa, but she's so comfy you don't...
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By SilentRay
V twins rock

V twins rock
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
No alternating brake failure lights. Just the...

No alternating brake failure lights. Just the startup flashing.

Yeah, after some googling i was disappointed to find out the linked brakes can't easily be unlinked.

Thanks
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
:yikes :loco :lol3 :clap Holy ice burg. Hope you...

:yikes :loco :lol3 :clap Holy ice burg. Hope you had heated gear to go with the heated grips. I've ridden in 18 degree weather before, but fortunately it was dry. That black ice will f you up.
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
True dat. I could have picked up two within 200...

True dat. I could have picked up two within 200 miles of here, with 40-50k on em for $4800 to $6000. I held out and found this low mileage one for just a few more bucks. Plus to boot, he made me a...
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
No flashing lights yet, except for the "brake...

No flashing lights yet, except for the "brake failure" flashing at startup before rolling. Still haven't heard why they engineered it to do that!!!
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Good info. Thanks. It was already starting to...

Good info. Thanks. It was already starting to concern me about having to use the "enricher" so much. I'm use to carb bikes with chokes. The Stroms don't have either. Well the Strom does but it's not...
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Yeah, if i keep the bike long enough to put...

Yeah, if i keep the bike long enough to put significant wear on the shocks, i'll seriously think about the Ohlins. But at about 2k just for the shocks, i don't know. Remember im coming off a Wee and...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,562
Posted By SilentRay
My DR650 done fine last summer in Colorado at...

My DR650 done fine last summer in Colorado at 10-12k ft. Pulled the snorkel and she done ok. Like others have said, it was down on power though.
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Stick coils ay? :lol3 Forgot about them.:rofl...

Stick coils ay? :lol3 Forgot about them.:rofl Gotta try and not let all this electronic stuff on the Beemer worry me. Used to the simplicity of the Strom and DR.

The son in law plugged up his...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By SilentRay
Not the same bikes

Basically the same motor and suspension, but thats about all. The R has a low seat height.It's fully faired and although it has a small screen, the air coming over is clean. Although i haven't ridden...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,707
Posted By SilentRay
Coming off the ST and RT, will a cruiser be...

Coming off the ST and RT, will a cruiser be comfortable with it's 29" seat height, forward controls, and straight up riding position? I've found that i just can't go back to that. At 55 and a lot of...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
Got some seat time in today

Even though i was just getting over a virus, i had to get out and log a few miles. Just couldn't wait. New bike fever. Only logged about 40 miles, but mixed it up with some highway at 70-80, some...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
I don't mind the brakes being linked since it'll...

I don't mind the brakes being linked since it'll mainly be the street ride.

It's got the comfort seat. Probably not as good as a Russell, but better than a Corbin or Sargent. And it's WIDE.
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-26-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By SilentRay
New to me RT

While looking for a GS for the last couple a weeks, i came across an add for an 04 1150RT with only 15k on her:huh. Owner was having serious eye problems and needed to stop riding. Felt bad for him,...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-26-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By SilentRay
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/zerglin/Sm...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/zerglin/Smileys/Spam.gif
Forum: Airheads 02-24-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,587
Posted By SilentRay
See. I told ya you could probably get $7500 for...

See. I told ya you could probably get $7500 for it! :lol3 Sweet R100rt. Quite the stable.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 02-23-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 29,837
Posted By SilentRay
Thumb Well done sir. Let us know if it helps eliminate...

Well done sir. Let us know if it helps eliminate most/all the buffeting. Yes, just like the Strom, the V has it too.

Wish i had the balls/skill to tackle turning my Strom into a street fighter and...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,898
Posted By SilentRay
The R1150r won't be very comfortable for a guy...

The R1150r won't be very comfortable for a guy 6'4". I'm 5'11" and sat on one today and my old knees and back said " no f'n way". Being that tall, a GSA with a Russell seat would seem to be the cat's...
Forum: Beasts 02-13-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 13,486
Posted By SilentRay
:rofl:rofl:rofl :super

:rofl:rofl:rofl :super
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-03-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,959
Posted By SilentRay
At times i have kids coming from 2 or 3 different...

At times i have kids coming from 2 or 3 different directions if their late getting to their stop. Many morning stops, especially if it's raining, are very dark. Very few street lights in some older...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-02-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21,675
Views: 4,685,240
Posted By SilentRay
It never fails to amaze me the number of riders...

It never fails to amaze me the number of riders that go off on an aggressive ride thru the twisties with a bald tire.


A while back i went for a group ride (reluctantly) with five Goldwingers....
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 01-29-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,372
Posted By SilentRay
:nod :thumb Do it and they will sell.

:nod :thumb Do it and they will sell.
Forum: Beasts 01-27-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 343,895
Posted By SilentRay
Sure limits your riding days

Sure limits your riding days
Forum: Beasts 01-27-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,622
Posted By SilentRay
Check valves, ear plugs, full face helmet.

Check valves, ear plugs, full face helmet.
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